Midway Reef

New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea

Depth

25m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Midway Reef

An elongated underwater shoal located in-between Rabaul and Watom Island. Deep as 600 metres ! The first dive takes place on the north strong current facilitates heading east making for a great drift Viz not so great because of it but under 20 it gets clearer. The marine life is prolific turtles, grey reef sharks etc and great hard coral formations. The second dive can be conducted on the steeper southern side heading west idf the current plays along. Both sides are vertical drops with plateaus on east and west to spend some time exploring. Tons of grey reefs here! Humongous barrel sponges and tons of coral around 6m.

Midway Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 40%

O₂

Marine Life

Turtles
Lunar Fusiliers
Black Trevallays
White-Tip Sharks
Jacks
Barracuda
Tuna

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